“This is one of my biggest and greatest victories. I am happy for my family and my country and I thank HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak and HH Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs for creating this opportunity for us,” said Al Manji.

A large crowd of fans earlier witnessed another great race when in the Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup (Grade 3) race worth US $30,000.

Al Shamshi hailed the success of the Omani and UAE jockey and said, “The Festival’s success is already being reflected in the success of the Arab lady jockeys here in this first-ever race for lady jockeys.”

“We are glad that such large numbers turned out and cheered for the two Arabian races that we staged here tonight,” said Ms Sawaya.

Sunday evening will hail another milestone in Arabian racing as the Festival will sponsor the 25th Anniversary of the coveted Arabian Darley Awards in Houston.